The Venice Biennale 2023, through the many events it includes, will take place between February 11 and November 26, 2023, in the beautiful city of Venice. Active mainly in the visual arts – but also in music, cinema, theater, architecture and dance, the Venice Biennale (Biennale di Venezia) is an international cultural exhibition hosted every year in Venice by the Biennale Foundation. The Venice Biennale has an attendance of over 500,000 visitors during the years in which the International Art Exhibition is held. SHORT HISTORY OF THE VENICE BIENNALE In 1893, the Municipality of Venice passed a resolution to set up a biennial exhibition of Italian art. A year later, the Municipality decreed that a section of the exhibition will be dedicated to foreign artists. The first International Art Exhibition was opened on April 30, 1895, by King Umberto I and Queen Margherita of Savoy. The exhibition had about a quarter of a million visitors. The first editions of the Venice Biennale were held in Palazzo Pro Arte, then the Italian Pavilion, currently the Central Pavilion and the institutional site of the main exhibition of the Art Biennale, near the Biennale Gardens (Giardini della Biennale), located in the Castello Read more [...]
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Roma Summer Fest 2023
Roma Summer Fest 2023 will take place during the months of June, July, August and September, 2023, in the beautiful city of Rome. All the concerts of the Roma Summer Fest 2023 will be held in the beautiful Cavea amphitheater, the main venue of the Auditorium Parco della Musica. ROMA SUMMER FEST Roma Summer Fest is a summer music festival produced by the Musica per Roma Foundation in a unique venue – Auditorium Parco della Musica, designed by the great architect Renzo Piano. Many important Italian and international artists performed at the previous editions of the festival, such as Elton John, Sting, Bjork, Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, Paolo Conte, José Carreras, Patti Smith, Arctic Monkeys, Simple Minds, Ringo Starr, Mogwai, Franz Ferdinand, Steven Tyler, Sting and Shaggy. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 edition of the Roma Summer Fest was postponed to 2021, and then rescheduled to 2022. In 2022, some of the artists who performed on the stage of the festival were Lorde, Skunk Anansie, Deep Purple, Michael Kiwanuka, Simple Minds, LP, and Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals. THE LINEUP OF THE ROMA SUMMER FEST 2023 So far, the artists announced for the Roma Summer Read more [...]
Björk – Cornucopia Tour 2023
Björk will perform on Saturday, September 23, 2023, starting with 9.00 pm, at the Unipol Arena, in Casalecchio di Reno, near Bologna. > Buy Your Ticket Now Besides the concert in Casalecchio di Reno, Björk will also appear on stage at the Mediolanum Forum, in Assago, near Milan, on September 12, 2023. BJÖRK Björk Guðmundsdóttir was born on November 21, 1965, in Reykjavík. She began her music career at the age of 11 and gained international recognition by the age of 21 as the lead singer of the alternative rock band the Sugarcubes. After the Sugarcubes disbanded in 1992, Björk began a solo career. She came to prominence with albums such as Debut, released in 1993, Post, released in 1995, and Homogenic, released in 1997. Her discography consists of ten studio albums, two soundtrack albums, one compilation album, six remix albums, seven live albums, four box sets, three collaboration albums, forty-one singles, six promotional singles and seven remixes series. She also released 60 music videos, 6 concert tour videos, 6 music video compilations, 3 television performances video albums, 4 documentary videos and 2 video albums box sets. Several of Björk’s albums reached the top 20 on the US Billboard Read more [...]
Blind Guardian – The God Machine Tour 2023
Blind Guardian will perform on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, starting with 8.00 pm, at the Alcatraz Club, in Milan. The concert is part of their The God Machine Tour 2023. > Buy Your Ticket Now Besides the concert in Milan, Blind Guardian will also appear on stage in Rome, on October 4, 2023. BLIND GUARDIAN Blind Guardian is a German power metal band formed in 1984 in Krefeld, Germany. The band’s current lineup consists of singer Hansi Kürsch, guitarists André Olbrich and Marcus Siepen, drummer Frederik Ehmke, and bassist Johan Van Stratum. In 1988, the band released their first album, Battalions of Fear. Since then, they released eleven more studio albums, including an orchestral album that was released under the name Blind Guardian Twilight Orchestra. Their last album to date is The God Machine, released on September 2, 2022. Most of Blind Guardian’s albums were well received by fans and critics alike. Somewhere Far Beyond, released in 1992, Imaginations from the Other Side, released in 1995, and Nightfall in Middle-Earth, released in 1998, are seen as influential works. Their music is mostly composed by Kürsch and Olbrich, and the lyrics, written by Kürsch, are mostly inspired by the fiction Read more [...]
Blind Guardian – The God Machine Tour 2023
Blind Guardian will perform on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, starting with 8.00 pm, at the Atlantico, in Rome. The concert is part of their The God Machine Tour 2023. > Buy Your Ticket Now Besides the concert in Rome, Blind Guardian will also appear on stage in Milan, on October 3, 2023. BLIND GUARDIAN Blind Guardian is a German power metal band formed in 1984 in Krefeld, Germany. The band’s current lineup consists of singer Hansi Kürsch, guitarists André Olbrich and Marcus Siepen, drummer Frederik Ehmke, and bassist Johan Van Stratum. In 1988, the band released their first album, Battalions of Fear. Since then, they released eleven more studio albums, including an orchestral album that was released under the name Blind Guardian Twilight Orchestra. Their last album to date is The God Machine, released on September 2, 2022. Most of Blind Guardian’s albums were well received by fans and critics alike. Somewhere Far Beyond, released in 1992, Imaginations from the Other Side, released in 1995, and Nightfall in Middle-Earth, released in 1998, are seen as influential works. Their music is mostly composed by Kürsch and Olbrich, and the lyrics, written by Kürsch, are mostly inspired by the fiction of Read more [...]
Lucca Comics & Games 2023
Lucca Comics & Games 2023 will take place between Wednesday, November 1, and Sunday, November 5, 2023, in Lucca. Lucca Comics and Games is an international fair dedicated to comics, animation, games and fantasy imagery, which takes place every year in Lucca in early November. The fair is considered the second most important comics event in the world, after the Comiket in Tokyo. SHORT HISTORY OF LUCCA COMICS & GAMES In 1966, was held in Lucca the second edition of the International Comics Fair (Salone Internazionale dei Comics), after the first edition took place in 1965 in Bordighera. In 1968, the cultural association Immagine-Centro di Studi Iconografici was born, a private company that would organize the future fairs. In 1976, after the 12th edition of the International Comics Fair, it was decided to transform the fair into a biennial event, with a spring edition and an autumn edition. Due to the financial problems of the Municipality of Lucca, the edition of 1988 was cancelled. In 1990, it was decided to introduce tickets for visitors. The last edition of the International Comics Fair was held in April 1992. The Municipality of Lucca was no longer able to bear the expenses Read more [...]
Larkin Poe – Blood Harmony Tour 2023
Larkin Poe will perform on Saturday, November 4, 2023, starting with 9.00 pm, at the Fabrique Club, in Milan. The concert is part of their Blood Harmony Tour 2023. > Buy Your Ticket Now LARKIN POE Larkin Poe is an American rock band fronted by sisters Rebecca Lovell and Megan Lovell. Rebecca and Megan began their musical careers in 2005 as teenagers, with the formation of a group entitled The Lovell Sisters. After self-releasing two independent albums and touring successfully for four years, the Lovell Sisters announced the group’s disbandment in December 2009. In January 2010, Rebecca and Megan regrouped as Larkin Poe. Over the course of 3 years, the band self-released 5 independent EPs, 2 collaborative albums, and a live performance DVD. Their debut album, Kin, was released in 2014. In April 2016, the band reissued their debut album under the title Reskinned, with a different order of songs and 5 new tracks replacing songs from the original version. In 2017, Larkin Poe released their self-produced sophomore album, Peach, which was nominated for the Blues Foundation Best Emerging Artist Album in 2018. Larkin Poe released their third studio album, Venom & Faith, on November 9, 2018. The album Read more [...]
Festa della Salute 2023
Festa della Salute 2023 will take place on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, in the beautiful city of Venice. Festa della Madonna della Salute, commonly known as Festa della Salute, is a religious feast which takes place every year on November 21 – the day of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, in many places in the Veneto region, but also in Trieste and the area of Istria and Dalmatia, in Croatia. The feast, dedicated in particular to locals and less known by tourists, has a strong religious character. The celebration takes the form of a pilgrimage which starts from the San Marco sestiere (district), from the Church of Santa Maria del Giglio, and ends in the sestiere of Dorsoduro, in front of the Church of Santa Maria della Salute, crossing the Grand Canal on a votive bridge specially built for this occasion. Festa della Madonna della Salute, in its current form, brings joy first to children, the neighborhood of the Church of Santa Maria della Salute being crowded with stalls, where toys, sweets and balloons are sold. SHORT HISTORY OF FESTA DELLA SALUTE Festa della Madonna della Salute, like many local holidays, commemorates a painful moment in the Read more [...]
Carnival of Acireale 2024
The Carnival of Acireale 2024 (Carnevale di Acireale 2024) will take place between Saturday, January 27, and Tuesday, February 13, 2024, in Acireale. The Acireale Carnival is known for the parade of allegorical floats, decorated with flowers and lights, accompanied by masked people and music bands. WHAT ARE THE DATES FOR THE CARNIVAL OF ACIREALE 2024? The Carnival of Acireale, one of the oldest carnivals in Sicily, is an annual festival which starts 19 days before Lent and ends on Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras), the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. In 2024, Shrove Tuesday will fall on February 13. WHAT IS THE LOCATION OF THE ACIREALE CARNIVAL 2024? The Carnival of Acireale 2024 will take place, of course, in Acireale, in the historical center of the city. The starting point for the parade of allegorical floats will be the beautiful Piazza del Duomo, which will then unfold along the main streets of the city. SHORT HISTORY OF THE CARNIVAL OF ACIREALE The first documented information about a carnival in Acireale dates back to 1594, and appears on a payment made by the Municipality to the Capuchin friars for organizing the festivities. At the Read more [...]
Carnival of Venice 2024
The Carnival of Venice 2024 (Carnevale di Venezia 2024) will take place between Saturday, January 27, and Tuesday, February 13, 2024, in the beautiful city of Venice. WHAT ARE THE DATES FOR THE CARNIVAL OF VENICE 2024? The Venice Carnival is an annual festival held in Venice, which starts 19 days before Lent and ends on Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras), the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Traditionally, the most important days of the Carnival are Fat Thursday (the last Thursday before Lent), and Shrove Tuesday (the day before Ash Wednesday). However, the greatest influx of tourists will be certainly recorded during the weekends of the festival. During the Carnival of Venice 2024, Fat Thursday will fall on February 8, and Shrove Tuesday on February 13. WHAT IS THE LOCATION OF THE VENICE CARNIVAL 2024? The Venice Carnival 2024 will take place, of course, in Venice, but through Venice we understand both the main island, the other islands of the Venetian Lagoon, such as Murano, Burano and Lido, but also the continental part of the city, represented by Mestre and Marghera. Although the main events of the Carnival of Venice 2024 will take place in Read more [...]
Feast of Saint Agatha 2024
The Feast of Saint Agatha 2024 (Festa di Sant’Agata 2024) will take place between Saturday, February 3, and Monday, February 5, 2024, in Catania. The religious feast is dedicated to Saint Agatha, the patron saint of Catania, who was martyred in the year 251 AD, during the persecution of the Roman Emperor Decius. WHAT ARE THE DATES FOR THE FEAST OF SAINT AGATHA 2024? Saint Agatha is celebrated in Catania twice a year. The feast held in February commemorates the martyrdom of the Saint, while the feast held in August celebrates the return of her remains to Sicily. The Feast of Saint Agatha (Festa di Sant’Agata) takes place between 3 and 5 February, while the Summer Feast of Saint Agatha (Festa Estiva di Sant’Agata) takes place every year on August 17. In February, around one million people come from all over Sicily to attend the Feast of Saint Agatha, which is comparable to the Holy Week in Seville, Spain, or the Feast of Corpus Domini in Cuzco, Peru. For three days, the city forgets about everyday things to focus on the celebration, a mixture of devotion and folklore. WHAT IS THE LOCATION OF FESTA DI SANT’AGATA 2024? Festa Read more [...]
Match of the Siege 2024
Match of the Siege 2024 (Partita dell’Assedio 2024), the most important match in the Calcio Storico Fiorentino calendar of events, will take place on Saturday, February 17, 2024, in Piazza Santa Croce, in Florence. Historical Florentine Football (Calcio Storico Fiorentino) is an early form of football born in the 16th century, a mix of rugby, soccer and wrestling, which is still played in Florence. The four teams facing each other in Calcio Storico Fiorentino are the Whites (Bianchi) of Santo Spirito, the Blues (Azzurri) of Santa Croce, the Reds (Rossi) of Santa Maria Novella, and the Greens (Verdi) of San Giovanni. The game, lasting only 50 minutes, is very violent and often ends up with broken limbs and a lot of blood. WHAT IS THE DATE AND THE LOCATION FOR THE MATCH OF THE SIEGE 2024? As usual, the Match of the Siege 2024 will take place on February 17, 2024, starting around 3.30 pm. The game will be held in Florence, in Piazza Santa Croce, in front of the Church of Santa Croce. SHORT HISTORY OF THE MATCH OF THE SIEGE The first match of Calcio Storico was held on February 17, 1530, when Florence was besieged Read more [...]
Explosion of the Cart 2024
The Explosion of the Cart 2024 (Scoppio del Carro 2024) will take place on March 31, 2024, in Piazza del Duomo, in Florence. WHAT IS THE DATE FOR THE EXPLOSION OF THE CART 2024? As usual, the Explosion of the Cart 2024 will take place on Easter Sunday. In 2024, the Easter Sunday will fall on March 31. WHAT IS THE LOCATION FOR THE EXPLOSION OF THE CART 2024? The location for the Explosion of the Cart 2024 is the beautiful Piazza del Duomo, located in front of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, in Florence. SHORT HISTORY OF THE EXPLOSION OF THE CART The custom dates back to 1099, when the First Crusade was launched to free the city of Jerusalem. According to legend, Pazzino from the Pazzi family, a soldier from Florence, climbed first the walls of the Holy City, where he placed a Christian flag. For this act of valor, one of the leaders of the First Crusade, Godfrey of Bouillon, gave him three small pieces from the Holy Sepulcher. On Saturday, after the liberation of Jerusalem, the crusaders gathered in the Church of the Resurrection and, in devout prayer, gave everyone the Read more [...]
Calendimaggio 2024
Calendimaggio 2024 will most likely take place between Wednesday, May 8, and Saturday, May 11, 2024, in the beautiful town of Assisi. WHAT ARE THE DATES FOR CALENDIMAGGIO 2024? Since 2015, the festival is held every year on the first Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday after the 1st of May, to greet the arrival of spring. In 2024, May 1st will fall on a Wednesday, just as it happened in 2019, and Calendimaggio 2024 will most likely take place between May 8 and 11. WHAT IS THE LOCATION FOR CALENDIMAGGIO 2024? Calendimaggio 2024 will take place in Assisi, and the most important events of the festival will be held in the main square of the town, Piazza del Comune. SHORT HISTORY OF CALENDIMAGGIO The origins of Calendimaggio are lost in time. Most likely, the festival tried to revive an ancient pagan custom that celebrated the return of spring and the renewal of the cycle of life. The ancient chronicles tell us that Assisi, at the beginning of the 14th century, reached its maximum splendor, a fact confirmed by the expansion of its walls, and by its numerous palaces and churches. At the same time, the city was Read more [...]
Infiorata di Noto 2024
Infiorata di Noto 2024, the 45th edition of the famous flower festival, will take place between Friday, May 17, and Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Via Corrado Nicolaci, in Noto. Infiorata di Noto is part of the Baroque Spring (Primavera Barocca), a series of events including concerts, craft exibitions and the Baroque Procession (Corteo Barocco). The Baroque Procession consists of people in period costumes, flag-wavers and musicians, who parade through the streets of the historical center of Noto. WHAT ARE THE DATES FOR INFIORATA DI NOTO 2024? As usual, Infiorata di Noto 2024 will take place on the third weekend of May. More precisely, the festival will be held between Friday, May 17, when the participating artists will start creating their works, and Tuesday, May 21, when the floral panels will be removed. WHAT IS THE LOCATION FOR INFIORATA DI NOTO 2024? Infiorata di Noto 2024 will take place, of course, in Noto, in Via Corrado Nicolaci, not far from the Cathedral of Noto. Via Corrado Nicolaci is a sloping street with a length of 122 meters, which will turn during the festival into a huge floral painting. SHORT HISTORY OF INFIORATA DI NOTO Infiorata di Noto Read more [...]
Lucca Summer Festival 2024
Lucca Summer Festival 2024, the most important music festival in Italy, held since 1998 in Lucca, will take place during the month of July, 2024. > Buy Your Ticket Now LUCCA SUMMER FESTIVAL – SHORT HISTORY The first edition of the festival was held in 1998, when Bob Dylan, George Benson and Joe Cocker attended the event. In 1999, Elton John, Backstreet Boys and Pat Metheny performed on stage. In 2000, the most important artists performing at the festival were Joe Cocker, Alanis Morissette, The Cranberries, Buena Vista Social Club, Ray Charles, Joan Baez, Natalie Cole, and Lionel Richie. In 2001, the headliners were The Eagles, George Benson and Neil Young. The 2002 edition of the Lucca Summer Festival welcomed the performances of Jamiroquai, Paul Simon, David Bowie, Rod Stewart and Oasis. In 2003, Elton John performed again, together with Alanis Morissette, Simply Red, and Diana Krall. In 2004, the lineup of the festival included The Black Eyed Peas, Michael Bublé, Dido, Alicia Keys, Peter Gabriel and Pink. On the stage of the Lucca Summer Festival 2005 performed George Benson, Lauryn Hill, Jamiroquai, Youssou N’Dour, and James Brown. For the 2006 edition of the festival, were invited Eric Clapton, Read more [...]